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"Batters Will Have Their Own Plans": Pat Cummins On Combating India's Spin Attack

Australian captain Pat Cummins said negating Indian spinners on a Chepauk pitch that is expected to offer turn and grip in plenty would be the biggest challenge for his batters in their World Cup opener in Chennai on Sunday. India could be fielding three spinners in Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin against the Aussies. “They're a good bowling line-up, especially in home conditions. So, they're going to be challenging,” Cummins said in the pre-match press conference in Chennai on Saturday.

"Not Ruled Out Yet...": Rohit Sharma's Huge Health Update On Shubman Gill For WC Opener

The Indian cricket team will begin their Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign against Australia on Sunday but the Rohit Sharma-led side suffered a massive setback as in-form batter Shubman Gill was suspected to be suffering from dengue. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) did not confirm the exact nature of his illness but doubts remain over his availability for India's World Cup opener. India skipper Rohit Sharma provided a massive health update on Gill during the pre-match press conference on Saturday and said that although he is not feeling well, they are not ruling him out of the match just yet.

Games-India gifted cricket gold by Asian Games ranking rule

HANGZHOU, China : Gifted an arm-chair ride by Asian Games organisers, India took gold in the men's cricket on Saturday as the rain-hit T20 final against Afghanistan was decided by the superpower's superior global ranking.

After players, Pakistan fans and media face visa delay for World Cup

NEW DELHI : The organisers of the 50-overs World Cup in India are working to secure visas for fans and media from Pakistan, the governing International Cricket Council (ICC) said after complaints from the Pakistan board.

Indian Men's Cricket Team Wins Gold At Asian Games

The Indian men's cricket team clinched the gold medal on its Asian Games debut after their final against Afghanistan was called off due to rain, and the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side was adjudged winners by virtue of being seeded higher in the continental showpiece on Saturday. Put in to bat, Afghanistan were 112 for 5 in 18.2 overs when persistent rain halted the proceedings at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field, and the match never restarted from that point. The Afghans had a jittery start and were reduced to 12/3 inside four overs after their top-three -- Zubaid Akbari (5), Mohammad Shahzad (4) and Noor Ali Zadran (1) -- fell cheaply.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Live Score And Updates

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score:In the 4th match of the Cricket World Cup 2023, South Africa take on Sri Lanka at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The Proteas looked in good form ahead of the start of the World Cup, picking up some important ODI wins, including a series triumph against Australia. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, surprised everyone with their performances as they reached the final of the Asia Cup 2023. The biggest concern for the Lankans in the match is the absence of Maheesh Theekshana who will miss the match due to an injury. Dunith Wellalage is expected to replace him in the playing XI. (LIVE Scorecard)

Explained: Why India Won Gold Medal Despite Asian Games Final vs Afghanistan Being Abandoned Due To Rain?

Team India emerged victorious in the Hangzhou Asian Games men's cricket final against Afghanistan and clinched the gold medal on Saturday. But, not by virtue of scoring more runs. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side won the toss and opted to field on Saturday in Hangzhou and showed and kept Afghanistan batters at check with their dominant spells. However, rain played a spoilsport and the match was halted during the 19th over, with Afghanistan's score at 112/5. After a delay of more than half an hour, the match was called off and Team India was declared the winner.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Confident India Ready For Australian Challenge

Rohit Sharma, one of the most revered cricketers of his generation, would carry the audible expectations of a billion people when his Indian team starts its high-stakes World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on Sunday. For the sports aficionados, the Asian Games campaign with 100-plus medals was a juicy appetiser and they are bracing up for exotic main course from country's most followed sports team. Led by a genial Pat Cummins, Australia are a tough yet likable bunch, who are ready for a good scrap at the Chepauk where both the teams have had some epic battles in the past be it the tied Test of 1986 or the close Reliance Cup game the next year or the 2001 Test series-decider.

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"Batters Will Have Their Own Plans": Pat Cummins On Combating India's Spin Attack

"Not Ruled Out Yet...": Rohit Sharma's Huge Health Update On Shubman Gill For WC Opener

Games-India gifted cricket gold by Asian Games ranking rule

After players, Pakistan fans and media face visa delay for World Cup

Indian Men's Cricket Team Wins Gold At Asian Games

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Live Score And Updates

Explained: Why India Won Gold Medal Despite Asian Games Final vs Afghanistan Being Abandoned Due To Rain?

Cricket World Cup 2023: Confident India Ready For Australian Challenge